Explore Your Post-16 Options After Leaving Kings School

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS: What will I do when I leave Kings School? Planning for your future is a key part of education at Kings School We have a comprehensive Year 11 Careers programme, supported by Mrs Turner, a qualified careers and guidance professional We ensure all students receive expert advice at the time they need it, enabling every student to find out about Post 16/18 education, training and career opportunities and plan for their future: College and University Apprenticeships Career/Job options Employability/Core Transferable skills Success in life

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS: What will I do when I leave Kings School? You are required to remain in education or training until you are 18: College / Sixth Form Apprenticeship Job with training

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS How to decide which Post 16 Option is best for you: This video explains all the options available to you:

How to decide which Post 16 Option is best for you: POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS FULL-TIME ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS You will be taking A Levels: Studied over two years, final exams at the end Majority of students take 3 A levels Less course work Emphasis on final exams

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS FULL-TIME TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS These include: BTEC/Cambridge Certificates, Diplomas, Extended Diplomas & T-Levels (equiv. to 1, 2 or 3 A Levels): These are more work related: More coursework; up to 100% One specific subject/career area Work experience Can be combined with A levels

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS FULL-TIME TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS These cover a broad range of professions: Accountancy Animal Care Art & Design Beauty Therapies Business Catering Childcare Computer Science Construction Criminology Dance Dental Nursing Digital Communication Electrical Engineering Environmental Studies Event Management Game Design Hairdressing/Barbering Health & Social Care Horticulture Hospitality & Catering Marine Studies Media Motor Sport Photography Plumbing Public Services Retail Sport & Fitness Travel & Tourism Uniformed Service Veterinary Nursing and more

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS Full-Time Academic A Levels / BTEC Certificates and Diplomas available at: Andover College Barton Peveril College Bishop Wordsworth s School Itchen College Peter Symonds College QMC Richard Tauntons College Winchester College Full-Time Technical and Professional Study Programmes available at: Academy of Music AHED Centre / Peter Symonds College Andover College BCoT (Basingstoke College) Eastleigh College Fareham College Itchen College QMC Southampton City College Sparsholt College THESE ARE DESTINATIONS CHOSEN BY PREVIOUS KINGS STUDENTS, BUT NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS APPRENTICESHIPS These cover a broad range of professions, from Nursing to Hairdressing to becoming a Solicitor: Earn as you learn in paid employment 4 days per week in the workplace, one day at college or training centre Work alongside experienced employees to be trained in the skills employers want Starting salary approximately 100 per week, some employers offer more Salary increases as you become more skilled Available after GCSEs, A levels/Technical/Professional Qualification and as a degree/post graduate qualification

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS Use the following resources to find out more about apprenticeships and how to apply for them: https://amazingapprenticeships.com/ Parents_and_Carers-_Pack_July_2024.pdf (ctfassets.net)

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS HOW KINGS WILL HELP YOU? From September: Careers & Employability Fair: Wednesday 18th September Personalised 1:1 careers interview Help with applications and personal statement Assemblies and Career Master Classes Mock interviews Mentoring programme Taster days / visits Kings careers website Resource Companion (available via the school website) Virtual Careers Fayre for you and parents Use this button to investigate all the useful information available on Post 16 options and future careers (user name / password: careerking). Once you have accessed the Career Companion website, the Careers Fair can be found via the quick links menu.

YEAR 11 WRL YEAR 11 WRL POST 16 OPTIONS POST 16 OPTIONS Useful information to consider: Have a think about which post 16 option(s) best suit you (how you prefer to learn) Attend multiple open events to explore different colleges and/or employers, this will help you make informed choices You can make multiple college/sixth form applications, accept all offers and then make your final choice once you receive your GCSE results You can apply for more than one option (e.g. college and an apprenticeship) Talk to college tutors, employers, current students/apprentices, friends and family about courses, careers and experiences Look online and in prospectus to gather information about different courses/apprenticeships and the education/career pathways they lead on to Check online for application opening and closing dates, most colleges open applications from early September, whereas many employers recruit apprentices throughout the year Submit your application(s) as soon as you can to avoid rushing or missing deadlines